Monthly Archives: July 2017

AVMA Policy Cautions Vets about Unproven Stem Cell Therapies

Posted on July 24, 2017 by skeptvet

The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) is the main professional organization for veterinarians in the United States. It is not a government or regulatory body, but it does sometimes promote policy statements or guidelines intended to encourage or discourage certain … Continue reading →

Posted in Science-Based Veterinary Medicine | 20 Comments

Evidence Update: Music and Anxiety in Dogs

Posted on July 3, 2017 by skeptvet

It has become quite popular to recommend music as a method of reducing the stress and anxiety of dogs in environments likely to be stressful for them, such as veterinary hospitals and shelters. I’ve reviewed the evidence concerning the effects … Continue reading →

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Humans are Gross!

Posted on July 3, 2017 by skeptvet
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